AE Dor No.7 Cognac vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

AE Dor No.7 CognacTeaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
DistilleryAE DorTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%65%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£338£344.14
Rating5.00/5

AE Dor No.7 Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value15/100

AE Dor No.7 Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

AE Dor No.7 Cognac is better value at £338 vs £344.

For beginners: AE Dor No.7 Cognac is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

AE Dor No.7 Cognac

Pros

  • +More affordable (£338 vs £344.14)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (65%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£344.14 vs £338)

Who should buy AE?

AE Dor No.7 Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only AE Dor No.7 Cognac

LeatheryOld WoodTobacco

Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts

Hay-likeLeafyMalt ExtractVegetativeFresh Fruit

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